Kristin Kimball shares the news from Essex Farm in Essex, NY: Mark and I were awake extra early this morning, catching up on a few things in the dark. He left the house just as the eastern sky was lighting up, and promptly came back in to get me. The sunrise was that sweet. I … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: In the Black
Gastro-tourism
Gastro-Tourism in Essex, New York
I few years ago friends invited me to visit the Brome—Missisquoi for a sybaritic weekend of dining and wine tasting along The Wine Route (La Route des Vins). Although I've lived in France and Italy—two countries celebrated for their gastronomic and oenological heritage—the … [Read more...] about Gastro-Tourism in Essex, New York
Essex Inn Takeout
I've made no secret of my praise for Keith Castro and Lanai Monahan, the new innkeepers at the Essex Inn. To date I’ve enjoyed four delicious dinners at Room 12, the new Farm-to-Table restaurant located at the Essex Inn. That’s to say, two delicious dinners in situ and a fifth … [Read more...] about Essex Inn Takeout
Essex Inn Welcomes New Chef and Innkeeper
To date I've enjoyed four delicious dinners at Room 12, the new Farm-to-Table restaurant located at the Essex Inn. That's to say, two delicious dinners in situ and a fifth tasty meal that was prepped, packed and ribboned for me to enjoy at home. A culinary hat trick! The … [Read more...] about Essex Inn Welcomes New Chef and Innkeeper
Lakeside School: 10 Ways to Support
10 Ways to Support Lakeside School in Essex 1) Bring friends and dance the night away at the bi-annual Barn Dance at Black Kettle Farm. Come early for a hearty chili dinner. Spring dance is June 8th ($10 dance $5 chili dinner). Fall dance date TBA. 2) Join fellow … [Read more...] about Lakeside School: 10 Ways to Support